We refer to Spirit as Life-Spirit and our definition is: Spending quality time with others in the great outdoors.

Being part of the Martial Science is a lot more than just learning the martial arts. A unique way to look at us would be as Ninja Scouts (as in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts).  We encourage students to get together for adventures that include hiking, camping, climbing, travel, multiple terrain training and more. This is one of the reasons we run our camps in places like Thailand and run adventure programs in National Parks like Yosemite or Travel and Training programs in New Zealand.

You can take a step closer to nature and take part in adventures that will last a life time.

A large part of the Martial Science is devoted to the outdoors and outdoor activities.  As children we spent much of our time exploring and discovering. We want to recapture and maintain that healthy attitude we had when we were young. Life should include fun and games, regular adventures, and new experiences that combine both the world and humanity.

To be happy, we need to be challenged. We need to set goals and strive towards their achievement.

In keeping with our desire to seek out and overcome obstacles students get together for outdoor adventure. Travel and Adventure is a great addition to your Martial Arts training. It is best if you have and maintain a healthy outdoor adventure attitude along with a respect for nature and the living world that surrounds us.

ROCK CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING

You can get together with other students and practice everything you need to know to be a confident and competent mountaineer. Everything from tying knots to using technical gear.

With other adventurers you can get hands on experience in many of the worlds best climbing locations like - Yosemite, Joshua Tree or how about climbing on a tropical island in Thailand?

Rock climbing offers each one of us a challenge and opportunities for working as a team. This challenge is what we believe to be the healthiest form of competition.

You are competing within yourself, not other people.

One of the great things about rock climbing is it truly allows for living in the moment.  To live in the now.  When you are on the side of a rock face, your focus in on exactly what is happening right then and there.  It is truly and enlightening experience.  Rock climbing is also a great excuse to get outside and travel with a group of like minded people who are looking for some adventure.  Whether you are an absolute beginner just starting out or an expert climber there is always something for everyone.

Many of our students were introduced to Rock Climbing through CMS or the Martial Science and then went on to include it as a regular activity into their lives.  Some were even able to get jobs as rock climbing instructors.

HIKING AND CAMPING

No outdoor adventure program is complete without a moderate amount of hiking and camping. Although camping will be included on a number of our other activities, the traditional hike-camp-hike-camp strategy will be implemented.

We will designate locations of interest and hike to them. There will be easy hikes and difficult hikes. We will have comfortable camp settings and we will have survival camp settings. Be prepared for both.

GROUP ACTIVITIES

There may also be a number of other activities such as:

• Basketball
• Grappleball
• Volleyball
• Swimming
• Mountainbiking
• Motocross
• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Picnics & Parties

All activities provide a little adventure and no two programs are the same. But in the definition of RTMS and our goals, we use Adventure as way to describe our current lifestyle. The word is spoken to represent the following:

• Growth
• Challenge
• Self-confidence
• Discovery
• Exploration
• Travel
• Youthfulness
• Goals
• Living natural
• Being happy

You may begin to understand that Adventure is not just a word, but something far more spiritual. If you have the Adventure Spirit, you will feel right at home with the all of our programs.

The purpose of our program is to get out and explore with a group while developing life skills through training in the martial arts. On the Travel & Training program students will have the opportunity to be out and about on a daily basis. These days include biking, hiking, scrambling, camping, and other outdoor adventures like rock climbing, bungee jumping, kayaking and rafting. Since we focus on the martial arts you will be expected to work with us on adventure trips with other members. We will do our best to ensure that things run smoothly.

NOTE: RTMS does sponsor many outdoor adventure trips and activities however, some trips will have their own costs that are divided between the students. Your tuition only covers Martial Science training which is a guarantee - everything else that we offer is based on current budget, guest rules and student appreciation.

“Discover how you can travel to unique locations and not only have a great adventure, but also learn a new skill that will enhance your overall life spirit.”

In addition to our live-in martial arts training camps, we also offer the option of taking a 2 week adventure travel and training course.  These programs are great for people that want to get out, but may not have the time to invest more than a few weeks.  In addition to the great locations that we travel to - students have a choice to also learn a new skill while they are on their adventure.  Some of these skills include but are not limited to:

• Martial Arts (whether you want to learn self-defense or how to use a sword we can help)
• Winjitsu (mental martial arts for self-confidence, overcoming fears and more)
• Memory (learn the easi-a memory system for improving your academic and vocational power)

Students on our U-CAN California Tour will train at the beach, hike through popular movie sets and dodge slots in Las Vegas. Expect to spend time at various National Parks as well as getting the chance to develop your leadership skills by teaching what you learn to other students. In addition to California Tours we organize travel and training programs in Thailand, New Zealand, Mexico, Europe, and Hawaii.  To learn more about the Southwest United States Tour or some of the locations outside the contiguous United States - fill out the sign up form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Bryan O'Malley (Louisiana, USA) "CMS takes the best of rock climbing, hanging out with your friends, competing in a Martial Arts tournament and BLOWS IT ALL AWAY!"